Attractions

Explore Columbus and the Surrounding Area Attractions.

In Columbus, you will find many exciting and educational attractions. You’ll find a colorful tapestry woven from a rich history along the banks of the Chattahoochee. River, a progressive present and a promising future all in one great place. See where Coca-Cola was invented, fly to the moon or be amazed at the rich collection of regional artifacts and American art. As part of the Presidential Pathways, you can explore the heritage of presidents in Columbus. The support of the arts makes Columbus unique - get inspired by a stunning painting, thrill to a cutting-edge theatrical production or a soaring Sonata! Columbus is full of historic architecture, military history and so much more!

	Americus Driving Tour Americus Driving TourTake a leisurely drive through our historic district of antebellum and victorian homes and historic parks. www.therealgeorgia.com ...
	Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville National Historic Site is unique in the National Park System as the only park to serve as a memorial to all Americans ever held as prisoners of war. ...
	Andersonville Trail Association The National Historic Site is the former Camp Sumter, and was the largest of the Confederate military prisons. www.montezuma-ga.org/chamber...
	Bellevue A stately ante-bellum home of Benjamin Harvey Hill, lawyer, Georgia and United States congressman, is regarded as one of the finest examples of Greek Revival archit...
	Butts Mill Farm Butts Mill Farm is a restored 80-acre farm that welcomes tourists to relive the sights and sounds of a fully operational farm. General Public and Private parties, co...
	Callaway Gardens It's the incredible beauty of this garden attraction you notice first that tells you this is a special place. For almost 50 years, guests have enjoyed the unique Ca...
	Chattahoochee RiverWalk Chattahoochee RiverWalk. The RiverWalk is a 15 mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River. For centuries, the Chattahoochee River has flowed fro...
	Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum 112 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange GA 30240 Founded in 1963 as the Chattahoochee Valley Art Association, the Museum serves as a small, vi...
	Civil War Village of Andersonville The National Historic Site is the former Camp Sumter, and was the largest of the Confederate military prisons. 229.924.2558 www.andersonvillegeorgia.com...
	Coca-Cola Space Science Center Groups of 20-30 can experience a simulated mission in the Challenger Learning Center on an appointment basis at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. The Mead Observat...
	Columbus Black History Museum Columbus Black History Museum 315 8th Street Columbus GA 31901 The Columbus Black History Museum offers a wide variety of learning experiences. We offer multimedia, ...
	Columbus Museum As an American art and regional history museum, and the second largest museum in Georgia, the Columbus Museum offers a diverse collection to the public. The Museum p...
	Columbus Symphony Orchestra The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1855, was the third orchestra formed in the nation. The CSO has long been considered one of the southeast's premier music...
	Dr. Hatchet's Drug Store Museum Take a step back in time while touring Dr. Hatchet's Drug Store Museum. www.bedingfieldinn.org ...
	FDR State Park/Pine Mountain Trail Located on Pine Mountain, this 10,000-acre park is deeply rooted in the historical area of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt. www.pinemountain.org ...
	Flint River Outdoor Center Flint River Outdoor Center 4429 Woodland Road Thomaston GA 30286 The Flint River Outdoor Center is a local company that rents canoes, as well as offers fishing, hiki...
	Florence Marina State Park Situated at the northern end of 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George, this park offers the perfect setting for those who love water sports. It is adjacent to a natural ...
	Fort Tyler- Battle of West Point Fort Tyler- Battle of West Point 6th Street West Point GA 31833 Fort Tyler is an official Civil War Discovery Trail site. false (334)642-1411 www.forttyler.com fal...
	Georgia Rural Telephone Museum The Georgia Rural Telephone Museum in Leslie, Georgia, is home to the largest collection of antique telephones and telephone memorabilia in the world. The museum is ...
	Georgia Veterans State Park and Museum Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutio...
	Heritage Tour and Park Discover Columbus' heritage with this tour of memorable tour of historic sites. Heritage Park is a celebration of the industrial heritage of Columbus, Georgia. The s...
	Historic Downtown LaGrange Historic Downtown LaGrange was incorporated in 1828 and, by the same act of the Georgia Legislature, was named the county seat of Troup. Contact: Kim Bartlett 706.88...
	Hollywood Connection The Hollywood Connection is 125,000 square feet of state-of-the-art entertainment with movies, amusements, attractions, games, food and fun! Contact: Patrick McGroth...
	Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, began his life in the small town of Plains. This experience includes his boyhood home, campaign headquarters, ...
	Kauffman's Strawberry Farm Market Kauffman's Strawberry Farm Market 1305 Mennonite Montezuma GA 31063 478.472.8833 www.kauffmanstrawberries.com ...
	Little White House Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, and first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infan...
	MidTown Columbus MidTown Columbus1236 Wildwood AvenueColumbusGA31906 MidTown Columbus, Georgia is an in town community built primarily during the 1920's 1950's. Consisting of Columb...
	National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus This new 40,000 square foot facility features two original Civil War military vessels, uniforms, equipment and weapons used by the Union and Confederate navies....
	National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park Fort Benning Road, off Victory Drive (for GPS, use 3800 South Lumpkin Rd.) Columbus GA 31903 The National...
	Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center Oxbox Meadows Environmental Learning Center3535 South Lumpkin RoadColumbusGA31903Nestled in a bend of the Chattahoochee River in a hardwood wetland, Oxbow Meadows is...
	Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park Wild Animal Safari spans seven continents during the excursion through its 500 acre park. See hundreds of wild and exotic species of animals from around the world. w...
	Providence Canyon State Park Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." Contact: Joy Joyner www.gastateparks.org ...
	RiverCenter for the Performing Arts Located in the heart of historic Uptown Columbus, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is the centerpiece of the city’s new arts and entertainment district. Contact: ...
	Sprewell Bluff State Park This little-known gem on the Flint River is the perfect location for a daytime getaway. Visitors can cool off in the gently flowing river, skip rocks across the wate...
	Springer Opera House This spectacular, red plush-and-gilt theatre was built by Francis Joseph Springer, an immigrant from Alsace who moved to Columbus before the War Between the States. ...
	Taylor Orchards/Strawberry Patch Welcome to Taylor Orchards—growers and packers of Georgia’s most famous fruit! www.taylororchards.com...
	The International Marketplace The International Marketplace 318 10th Avenue Columbus GA 31901 The International Marketplace includes the Lunchbox Museum, the Museum of Southern Stoneware, the Mus...
	Uptown Columbus Uptown ColumbusUptownColumbusGA31901Uptown Columbus, located along the Chattahoochee River, is the home of Columbus' entertainment district. speciality shopping, pub...
	Westville Village Westville is a authentically restored 1850s village, realistically depicting Georgia's pre-industrial life and culture.Contact: Patty Cannington www.westville.org ...